Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Sep 29, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Oct 26, 2023
T&I
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program for protection and advocacy (P&A) systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation. (Each state has a designated P&A system that protects and advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities.) The bill directs DOT to select 10 P&A systems to receive five-year grants. Grant recipients must submit an annual report documenting the work they have done to address the barriers to accessing transportation for individuals with disabilities. Further, DOT must award one grant annually to a national organization with extensive knowledge of P&A systems to provide training and t...
Timeline · 6 actions
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Oct 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Oct 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sep 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.